The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) at Princeton University is a leading research facility dedicated to plasma physics and fusion energy. Founded in 1951, PPPL was spearheaded by astrophysicist Lyman Spitzer's vision of harnessing [gallery...
One of the rich symbols of Plainsboro local history and heritage, the Dey Pieri House. The Dey Pieri house was located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of the day road and Scotts corner road in Plainsboro. The land on which this property stood was owned...
With the celebration of Plainsboro's founding approaching, the Wicoff House Museum has a new exhibit created by student intern, Emma L. This display case showcases Walker-Gordon milk bottles and photos of the farm's manager, Henry W. Jeffers, Sr. Henry W. Jeffers...
They used Mail Slot Windows in the olden times to deliver mail directly into the house. The mailmen would slip the pieces of papers or...
The walker-gordan steam whistle alarmed the people in the fire company when there was a fire. There would always be a...
Exploring the Past and Shaping the Future: A Recap of Our Exciting Summer Intern Projects As summer nears an end, we at the Wicoff House Museum want to take a moment to highlight some of the projects taken on by our passionate summer interns. Emma Liu Emma...
These warm and furry shoes were for ladies. They mostly used it for a fashion or practical use when they were sitting in horse drawn vehicles or...
Sleigh Bells were attached to harnesses of horse-drawn vehicles. They very helpful and useful because they would alert other riders or people...
Two-person saws cut in both directions, the word two-person saw meaning two people will hold each side of the saw and cut the material...